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decrease (A2)

カタカナ: ディクリース

IPA: /dɪˈkriːs/

To become smaller or fewer in size, amount, or degree.

意味: サイズ、量、または程度がより小さくなる、あるいは少なくなること。

The company's profits decreased significantly last quarter. — The company's profits decreased significantly last quarter.
We saw a decrease in the population of the town. — We saw a decrease in the population of the town.
The doctor advised him to decrease his sugar intake. — The doctor advised him to decrease his sugar intake.

Japanese translations of Decrease:

decrease by (prepositional phrase): To reduce by a specific amount. — "The price of the stock decreased by 10%."
decrease to (prepositional phrase): To reduce to a specific level or amount. — "The number of visitors decreased to just a handful."
decrease in (prepositional phrase): To reduce in a particular area or aspect. — "We've seen a decrease in crime in this neighborhood."